Paul Sykes (boxer)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British |
| Born | Paul Sykes 23 May 1946 Wakefield, England |
| Died | 7 March 2007 (aged 60) Wakefield, England |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | Heavyweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 10 |
| Wins | 6 |
| Win by KO | 4 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 1 |
Paul Sykes (23 May 1946 – 7 March 2007) was a British professional boxer and weightlifter. A substantial portion of Sykes' adulthood was spent inside prison, where he became notorious as one of the most difficult prisoners in the country.
In 1979, he engaged in a consequential match against John L. Gardner, as he competed for the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles.